Tuesday 22nd May. The weather was nice for a change as we drove down the M5 as far as the Worcester South junction where we turned off and headed across to Malvern. Saw quite a lot of Morgan sports car as one would expect when visiting the town where they are made. We visited British Camp on the side of the Malvern Hills and found the Wytche Hotel. Luckily there was no one on a bike coming towards us down the middle of the road. I must explain that last sentence. My favourite author is Phil Rickman who writes about this part of the world, commonly known as the Welch Marches. The hotel and the bike are in one of his books, as is the place we are heading for, Hereford Cathedral.
On the way we stopped in the nice town of Ledbury.
with is very old Market Hall and Council Chamber.
and something seldom seen these days, school children tending the street gardens.
From Ledbury we drove on the Hereford with its wonderful cathedral.
wonderful old stained glass
beautiful interior
and ultra modern stained glass
and finally a pilgrimage to the cathedral gatehouse with office above which features in one series of books by Phil Rickman. Sadly, the Rev. Merrily Watkins wasn't in residence.
From Hereford on for a quick visit to Arthurs Stone via the Golden Valley.
Called in at Hay-on-Wye, a haven for readers, before heading for home via Leominster, Ludlow and across the Clee Hills from where the view is spectacular but far to big for any camera lens.
A good birthday and having seen some of the most beautiful countryside in England.
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